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Jon Rahm bailing on LIV Golf over ‘unacceptable’ proposal

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 7). Jon Rahm bailing on LIV Golf over ‘unacceptable’ proposal. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/jon-rahm-bailing-on-liv-golf-over-unacceptable-proposal/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Jenna Lemoncelli

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During a bankruptcy court hearing, Jon Rahm's lawyer revealed that the golfer will not participate in LIV Golf 2.0 due to terms deemed "unacceptable," despite being owed over $300 million from his contract with LIV Golf. The league is attempting to restructure after losing funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund at the end of 2026, proposing a smaller league for 2027. Rahm and LIV are currently in discussions to finalize their separation agreement by October 15th, though details about the specific issues with LIV's terms remain undisclosed.
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Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion and former world No.1 golfer, will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for its restructuring phase, called "LIV 2.0," as unacceptable. Rahm's lawyer, John Beck, made this announcement during a bankruptcy court hearing in New Jersey on Wednesday. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September due to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) withdrawing its multibillion-dollar funding after the conclusion of the 2026 season. Rahm was one of LIV Golf's most high-profile signings when he left PGA Tour in December 2023 for a reported £222 million ($300 million). The league has secured possible $300 million financing from BC Partners Credit to move forward with the 2027 season. Rahm and LIV Golf are currently in advanced discussions to finalize a consensual separation agreement by October 15, which will be heard by a court on November 5.

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📰 Rahm Leaves LIV Golf
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“Article A discusses an initial investment announcement aimed at helping LIV Golf emerge from bankruptcy, while Article B reports on a U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing where Jon Rahm's lawyer states Rahm will not participate in the league due to unacceptable terms.”
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“Article A discusses LIV Golf securing potential funding to move forward with the 2027 season, while Article B reports on Jon Rahm's decision not to participate in LIV Golf due to unacceptable terms during a bankruptcy court hearing.”
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Topics

LIV LIV 2.0 LIV Golf LIV Golf 2.0 U.S. Bankruptcy Court

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Rahm PERSON · 7× LIV ORG · 5× LIV Golf ORG · 3× Beck PERSON · 2× Dentons U.S., LLP ORG · 1× Front Office Sports ORG · 1× John Beck PERSON · 1× Jon Rahm’s PERSON · 1× New Jersey GPE · 1× U.S. Bankruptcy Court ORG · 1×

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“If the parties, for whatever reason, are unable to reach a consensual separation agreement, Mr. Rahm intends to press his objection to the rejection motion, which we have shared already in draft form with debtors counsel, and we will be back before your honor on November 5th to address the scope and applicable provisions of any order seeking to reject Mr. Rahm’s contract,” Beck said.
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🔮 During a U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing in New Jersey on Wednesday, Jon Rahm’s lawyer, John Beck of Dentons U.S., LLP, said the two-time major champion will not participate in the league after he independently reviewed the terms of LIV Golf 2.0 and deemed them as “unacceptable,” according to Front Office Sports.
2026-10-07 · New York Post
Jon Rahm bailing on LIV Golf over ‘unacceptable’ proposal · mixed framing

Claims (17 extracted, 4 hedged)

The proposed launch of LIV Golf 2.0 looks bleak. asserted
launch → propose → Golf
During a U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing in New Jersey on Wednesday, Jon Rahm’s lawyer, John Beck of Dentons U.S., LLP, said the two-time major champion will not participate in the league after he independently reviewed the terms of LIV Golf 2.0 and deemed them as “unacceptable,” according to Front Office Sports. uncertain
he → say → Sports
LIV 2.0 is the proposed scaled-back restructuring of the LIV Golf league after its funding by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) ended at the conclusion of the 2026 season. asserted
funding → propose → season
Rahm, 31, is reportedly owed more than $300 million on the multi-year contract he signed ahead of the 2024 season. uncertain
he → owe → season
Rahm’s lawyer said the Spanish pro and LIV Golf are in advanced discussions for a consensual separation agreement. asserted
pro → say → agreement
Beck added that his client hopes to finalize that separation agreement on or before Oct. 15, to be heard at the Nov. 5 hearing. asserted
client → add → hearing
“If the parties, for whatever reason, are unable to reach a consensual separation agreement, Mr. Rahm intends to press his objection to the rejection motion, which we have shared already in draft form with debtors counsel, and we will be back before your honor on November 5th to address the scope and applicable provisions of any order seeking to reject Mr. Rahm’s contract,” Beck said. asserted
Beck → reach → contract
“So, with that, Your Honor, unless you have any questions, I will seed the podium back to debtors.” asserted
I → have → debtors
Rahm is eligible to return to the DP World Tour in Europe after paying fines and agreeing to play in at least five events. asserted
Rahm → return → events
His return to the PGA Tour is murkier after passing on the Returning Members Program that Brooks Koepka took, which is now closed. asserted
which → pass → that
Rahm’s lawyer did not elaborate on the LIV terms his client deemed unacceptable. asserted
client → elaborate → terms
With LIV 2.0, the focus will be on trying to finalize a deal with investors for a 10-event league in 2027 with smaller purses and players taking on equity stakes, according to The Athletic. uncertain
purses → try → Athletic
LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy Sept. 8. asserted
Golf → file → bankruptcy
In August, LIV informed employees of massive layoffs, which included most of its U.S. and U.K. workforce, in an effort to scale back as the league looked for new investors. asserted
league → inform → investors
BC Partners Credit announced an investment in LIV’s next iteration on Monday. asserted
Credit → announce → Monday
Mobii Systems Group Limited and Fresh Tape Media, two of LIV’s digital media vendors, filed lawsuits against the league for unpaid invoices, seeking more than $1 million each Rahm won the 2021 U.S. Open and 2023 Masters. asserted
Rahm → file → Open
He won LIV Golf’s Individual Championship in each of his first three seasons — and he pulled in more than $106 million in prize and bonus money at LIV, according to Spotrac. uncertain
he → win → Spotrac
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